
New Red Cross Instructors

Red Cross Instructor Trainer Training
A Red Cross Instructor Trainer teaches and certifies other Instructors (also known as train-the-trainer or Instructor Faculty at other organizations). Being a Red Cross Instructor Trainer is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. Find out more on how to become part of this highly qualified group.

Easy Bridging to Become
a Red Cross Instructor
Do you or your Instructors, Instructor Trainers and/or Training Center Faculty hold a current Instructor certification from a comparable training organization such as the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Health & Safety Institute (HSI)? If so, it’s easy to bridge to American Red Cross training courses.
1. Register for the appropriate bridge.
2. Fill out the online form and submit it with the required credentials.
3. Review program materials for the course.
4. Take the free online Instructor bridge course. No in-person class is required.

Easy Crossover or Reentry Courses to become a Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor
Do you have Instructors and/or Instructor Trainers certified with another equivalent training program and interested in teaching Red Cross Lifeguarding Programs? It’s easy to get trained by completing an abbreviated blended learning crossover course designed for Instructors to achieve Red Cross instructor certification to teach. For more information, visit the Instructor Candidates Page on the Red Cross Learning Center.
If you are unable to find a course in your area, please reach out to your local aquatic facility.

- The following reviews are for product "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Bridge"
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Great teaching ideas
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Netz4 years agoI am glad I did this-while taking the bridging course to meet the needs of the community, I really liked some of the great instructional ideas for class. Where I am struggling now is finding the instructional material links to send out to a class to start! I’ve emailed them but haven’t received an answer. PS-the site, even tho it issued me a card, it would not show my progress complete-I took my assessment twice to get it to register complete.
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Great
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Governor5 years agoI bought this a month ago and IAM happy that I did
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor Bridge-OL"
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BLS yay
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Donisences4 weeks agoI was so happy to see that this is a part of ARC now.
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This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.
Aba251 month ago
I bought this two years ago, I was satisfied with the outcome.
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support Instructor-BL"
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I feel like I learned something
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.SPara4 years agoMelanie was a great instructor, I had for a few months ago for my CPR Instructor class too & in both classes I know I learned something & left the class assured that I could teach CPR AND BLS.
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Excelllent Instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.JBerglund6 years agoI took the BLS instructor course last week and could not be more impressed with the instructor. I have been BLS (or equivalent) certified for at least 12 years and this course put together my previous experience and knowledge and made me very comfortable to teach it in the future.
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- The following reviews are for product "Head Neck MBJI and Splinting Virtual Instructor Bridge-r.21"
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Easy Learning!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Kathryn402 years agoThis course was straightforward and easy to follow along. We reviewed all the materials and completed the skills practice as a student. Now I feel confident in using the skills out in the world as well as teaching others as an instructor.
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Great skill!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Mtnmamanks3 years agoNice way to get more specialized understanding of specific skills.
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- The following reviews are for product "First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor-BL-r.21"
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The CPR practice was excellent .
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Shola4 days agoI registered for the Instructor Training course in March this year and studied the online courses, which were very thorough and informative. Of course, I took the online test and was successful. My instructor in class skills acquisition was also carried out on 22nd May and was very successful as well.
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CPR AED FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.NatashaK2 weeks agoThe instructor was very knowledgeable. Each of us picked topics to demonstrate and complete with the others in the class. Come to this course prepared with your Handbook and ready to hit the ground running. The instructor was organized and went through the course preparing you the kind of instructor you should become. I didn’t know what to expect but I am glad I choose this course! Well taught and I feel very prepared.
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- The following reviews are for product "Emergency Medical Response Instructor Bridge-online"
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Excellent online course experience.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.TXPDMedic5 years agoThis online bridge course was very informative and has assisted me immensely with the information needed to apply my instructor skills to the instruction of the Red Cross Emergency Medical Response curriculum.
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Ease of complete and great information
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Bill Houke5 years agoGood course and well set up . Would recommend to friends
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